I wish it were that simple, Rory! It's a brigade vehicle, but it would still be better to get it done by an accredited person, for CFA insurance etc. It also requires more than just a drill and bolt, it needs a rod, like a truss, going under it, cos it's a Transit Van. Also, any kind of action like that still needs to be passed by a meeting. So, it's more than just a bolt for these naysayers, because to me, it's just a bolt issue and Bob's your uncle. The other potential complication which would kill my motion dead is that the Captain would like the vehicle to be upgraded in some sort of classification so that all the maintenance gets paid for by the authority. Should that happen then there will be no carrying of kids on board - it will be as good as a fire truck as far as non-firefighter carrying is concerned...and that's none. However, that hasn't happened yet and my motion is dependant on this other potential, as well as the attitudes of various inert members (as opposed to progressive!).
Bath - I agree, once you start getting blow outs from the Aldi nappies, it's time for the next size! Niall will be in the green ones, too! They're lovely with the bear printed on them Your 'blaster poo' is my BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion...what LPG gas cylinders do when they get too hot!). Glad you finally got the photos done!
Karen - good luck with the house stuff - at least you have a change to look forward to in the new year
Dee - I hope this is temporary
Gonna try to put this sleeping boy down. This week is going to be *****ful, weather/fire-wise.
Total Fire Ban in Vic tomorrow, girls.